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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: W103

Natural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad

University of Bath
Bath, England
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5 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bath, the Msci (Hon) Natural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Gain the benefits of studying across different scientific disciplines with the flexibility to shape your degree to your career aspirations. This is the course for you if you love science and want to study more than one science subject at university. You will choose your own pathway to suit your interests and strengths. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Chemistry
Physics and Matter
Biological Systems and Cells
Mathematical Methods for Scientists
Interdisciplinary Scientific Practice
Laboratory Skills and Techniques
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Professional Development and Placement Preparation
UCAS Code:W103
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

Typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including one of the following combinations of subjects: - Biology and Chemistry - Chemistry and Mathematics - Biology, Mathematics and Physics - Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Which subjects you have studied at A level will determine which subjects you can choose to study during your degree. If you study A Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics you will be able to choose any of the valid combinations. Contextual offer: AAB in three A levels including A in each subject from one of the following combinations: - A in Biology and A in Chemistry - A in Chemistry and A in Mathematics - B in Biology, A in Mathematics and A in Physics - B in Chemistry, A in Mathematics and A in Physics. If you study at least one valid combination requiring Physics you will only be considered for the Physics combinations. If you study Biology and do not study Physics you will only be considered for the Biology and Chemistry combination. Alternative offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. All offers include A in each subject from one of the following combinations: - Biology and Chemistry - Chemistry and Mathematics - Biology, Mathematics and Physics (AAA only) - Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics (AAA only) Which subjects you have studied at A level will determine which subjects you can choose during your degree. If you study A Level Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics you will be able to choose any of the valid combinations.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including one of the following combinations: - Biology and Chemistry - Chemistry and either HL Mathematics - Biology, Physics and either HL Mathematics - Chemistry, Physics and either HL Mathematics. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including grades in each HL subject from one of the following combinations: -6 in HL Biology and 6 in HL Chemistry -6 in HL Chemistry and 6 in either HL Mathematics -5 in HL Biology, 6 in HL Physics and 6 in either HL Mathematics -5 in HL Chemistry, 6 in HL Physics and 6 in either HL Mathematics We have a strong preference for applicants who study the required subjects at Higher Level. We may be able to consider you if you are studying one of Biology, Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or Physics at Standard level (usually at grade 7) alongside your other required subject(s) at Higher Level. We do not accept Sports, Exercise and Health Science in place of Biology for this course.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,000

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£160,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bath

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,500£35,000
3 years£27,500£34,500£43,000
5 years£33,000£42,500£61,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 35% above UK average salary
This course
£42,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
65%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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